This Tensho Koshirae features a copper Fuchigane finished in antique style and a genuine water buffalo horn for the Tsukagashira based on the original Tensho Koshirae sword owned by Akechi Mitsuharu. A sand-casted, a bubble-free zinc/aluminum alloy blade available up to 2.70 shaku. Tsuka is carefully hand-wrapped with the cotton braid over black Tsukasame and the Sageo matches with the Tsuka color. The saya in the pictures features the distinctive Cha Urumi Saya lacquer. Silk Tsuka wrapping/Sageo are also available.

It's PERFECT. Not only aesthetically, but it also behaves perfectly in practice.

It gives the impression of weightleisness because the balance it's really THAT good.

Flawless and beautiful, I'm hoping to enjoy it for many years to come.

5/5, MORE than pleased.

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I love it

November 12, 2009

Reviewer:
Fabio Ottaviani from Rome, Lazio Italy

I've been waiting for 5 week but, finally, I have it in my hands. This beautiful sword is very well made, I love its simplicity. It's not a light sword, but for me is not a problem. I like the way it cuts. I'm totally satisfied about this sword.

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First Iaito - Perfect

August 31, 2009

Reviewer:
Devin McKernan from New Jersey, United States

I've been studying iaido and kendo for approximately 4 months at this point, before finally being encouraged to purchase an iaito by my sensei. A sword collector himself, he recommended I start at Tozando. Admittedly, I'd been scouring the internet and agonizing over the decision for weeks before finally committing. I have to say, I am not disappointed. In fact, I am extremely pleased.

I ordered a 2.5 shaku version of this iaito with a navy blue cotton tsuka and sageo. The blade and construction are of great quality and the simplicity of the stone-themed fixtures makes for a truly elegant, classy piece. A lot is made of elaborate, fanciful fixtures, but if you have a taste for traditional Japanese minimalism, this one's for you.

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A Piece Of Art

July 28, 2009

Reviewer:
Marco from Milano, Italy

I received the Iaito today. Is a really piece of Art, all parts are made with really good manufacture quality. Its weight and balance are perfect. I love this Iaito.

A really thanks to Tozando specially to Susan Kim, for support me to import the Iaito in my country ( it was not a simply thing ).

I would recommend Tozando and this particular Iaito to anyone without any reservations. If I could give it 10 stars I would.